By Loretta Fulton Pastors, bishops and people in the pews expressed sorrow and support for their fellow Christians Monday after a gunman walked into a church in a small South Texas community Sunday morning and opened fire, killing 26 and wounding 20 others. Worshipers had gathered at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio,
Read moreABILENE INTERFAITH COUNCIL DECEMBER MEETING The next meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council will be at noon Dec. 4 at the Unity Spiritual Living Center, 2842 Barrow St. They public is invited to the potluck lunch and program. Pizza will be available for a donation. Guest speaker will be Avalon Zakazakina, who will describe the traditional and modern Yule/Jul winter
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton Many words have been spoken about Martin Luther’s defiant act during the 500th anniversary of his historic deed that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation and many more will be. But perhaps none will sum up the action, and the consequences, quite as well as Robert Eillis’ words at a luncheon Oct. 31 at Hardin-Simmons
Read moreThe cheerful clerk at the pastry shop makes it her business to sweeten the day of everyone she meets.
Read moreFull text downloadable issues of Christ History Magazine on Luther are available at: https://www.christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issues/ Issue 34 Martin Luther: The Early Years Issue 39 Martin Luther: The Later Years and Legacy Issue 115 Luther Leads the Way Many of Luther’s writings are available in full text at http://www.godrules.net/library/luther/luther.htm Martin Luther Changed Everything By Douglas A. Foster Professor of Church History Director, Center for Restoration
Read moreThe Humor and Wit of Martin Luther Editor’s note: Clyde Kieschnick, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, provided the following article. On Reformation Sunday, Oct. 29, Kieschnick delivered his sermon as “Luther.” These words of Martin Luther were recently posted in the narthex inside an attractive frame in anticipation of the observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This was a
Read moreGregory C. Swindle will take over as president and CEO of Hope for Life, a Herald of Truth ministry, on Jan. 1, 2018. Swindle will begin a two-month transition with Bill Brandt, current president and CEO on Nov. 1. Swindle has served as a minister with Church of Christ congregations in Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. He also was a
Read moreGET REAL MEN’S MINISTRY For more information, to volunteer as a counselor, or sign up for the next Get Real campfire, call Ben Gray at 325-518-8327 or email him at grayben@sbcglobal.net. Cost is $55, which includes meals and lodging. A survey by the Barna Group showed that 60 percent of the men contacted said they are looking for a genuine
Read moreSunset fades slowly as if to apologize for taking its leave!
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